New England Patriots
If you want to call two titles in three years part of the same dynasty that won three in four years from 2001-2004, then I won’t stop you. But here’s the thing: the Patriots aren’t exactly slowing down.
This is a team that won the Super Bowl and got better during the offseason, adding standout receiver Brandin Cooks, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and pass rusher Kony Ealy. It looks like Malcolm Butler will still be there this season (for now), which makes their secondary just absurd.
And did we mention that the greatest quarterback of all-time is under center? Until Tom Brady slows down, there’s no reason to believe he ever will. He’s talking about playing until age 45. It’s not just believable that he’ll pull a Roger Clemens and get paid a ton of money while being mediocre and doing things on his own terms, it’s believable that he’ll be an All-Pro. Bill Belichick keeps retooling the roster, churning through championship teams like butter. And when Brady finally does slow down, Jimmy Garoppolo is standing in the shadows to take his place.
There’s a case for skepticism around Garoppolo — and a possibility the Patriots eventually bite the bullet and trade him — but based on what we’ve seen, the guy can play. If you think this is already a dynasty, don’t assume it’s ending anytime soon.